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1 killed in fiery crash on NC-55 in Cary, another person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
One man is dead and another is dealing with life-threatening injuries from a crash on North Carolina Highway 55.According to the Cary Police Department, the head-on crash happened just before 1 p.m. on NC 55 northbound between Mahal Avenue and the entrance ramp to 540.Investigators said an SUV traveling south on the highway drifted into oncoming lanes and slammed head-on into another SUV. Both SUVs caught fire.The driver of the SUV that crossed onto the wrong side of the road died at the scene. The driver was identified as Robert McKinnon, 67, of Cary.The second driver was taken to the hospital with what were described as life-threatening injuries. He was identified as Xiucheng Feng, 55, of Apex.No further information was released.The crash remains under investigation.
LocoShop, an Evolution of Popsicle Joint LocoPop, to Open in Downtown Durham
A beloved Durham popsicle shop will launch a second location in downtown Durham this fall. LocoShop, an evolution of LocoPops, will open at 600 Foster Street in the space previously occupied by Altered Image Hair Designers. Billed as “a treats cafe and market rolled into one,” LocoShop will carry just...
South Durham Projects Under Review for August 2024
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SPORTS ROUNDUP: FCS netters earn second straight win
Faith Christian School’s girls tennis team improved to 2-2 with its second straight win on Friday, a shutout over Wake Christian at home. The Patriots dropped just 12 games in the nine matches. In singles, No. 1 Molly Morningstar blanked Lea Morgan 8-0; No. 2 Avery Clark won 8-1 over Sidney Frazier; No. 3 Afton Joyner defeated Clara Caruso 8-1; No. 4 Savannah Denton shut out Lily Tan 8-0; No....
Group vandalizes post office after Stop Cop City demonstration in Chapel Hill, officials say
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A post office was vandalized with graffiti Saturday night after people marched near the Peace and Justice Plaza, officials from Chapel Hill said. In a news release from the Town of Chapel Hill, officials said a group of people sprayed graffiti on the front of a post directed at law enforcement. Some messages included “KILL COPS” and “BURN THE PRISONS.”
Bike Rodeo brings local youth, law enforcement together
PINETOPS — A group of 15 cyclists based in Rocky Mount teamed up with the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to share with local youth the joys of riding. Good Company Cycling held the back-to-school bike safety event Saturday in conjunction with the sheriff’s office, Edgecombe County Public Schools and the N.C. Highway Patrol. The bike rodeo held at the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s training center in Pinetops was...
North Carolina drivers need to know these school bus laws
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in the Charlotte area and school buses are once again part of the daily commute for drivers in the Carolinas. After a few months off, you might need a refresher on school bus traffic laws in North Carolina. Most...
Shortened recreational flounder season to be held with restrictions in place
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Some fishermen in the Cape Fear are getting ready to start a shortened recreational southern flounder season this year. Wilmington resident Jeremy Wyman said flounder is one of his favorite fish to catch and eat, but new restrictions in place this year are, in a word, confusing, for many.
New scholarship at NC Central University will pay for teachers to become principals
A new scholarship program at North Carolina Central University is paying for local teachers to become principals. It includes 16 educators from across the state. All currently teach elementary, middle or high school students in rural districts. The scholarship will cover the teachers' master's degrees and give money to their...
OWASA Hosts State and Local Elected Officials for Briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan
OWASA Hosts State and Local Elected Officials for Briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan. On Friday, August 23, OWASA hosted North Carolina State Senator Graig Meyer, Representative Allen Buansi, Representative Renee Price, Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee, and other elected officials from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County for a briefing on OWASA’s PFAS Action Plan and the financial impacts of PFAS treatment on our community.
‘One man crime spree:’ NC felon gets 15 years after firing gun toward school, leading cops on 118 mph chase
Crip gang member Jahmez Tavaughn Jackson was already a felon on probation wearing an ankle monitor when he fired shots toward a Wilmington school -- and then fled in a 118 mph chase, officials said.
Weekend reads: Elections heat up in swing-state NC
Latest poll gives Stein a double-digit lead over Robinson in NC’s governor’s race By Clayton Henkel A new High Point University/SurveyUSA Poll shows Attorney General Josh Stein, the Democratic nominee for governor, leading Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by 14 percentage points in North Carolina’s closely watched governor’s race. The online poll of more than […]
Local churches put together a Back-to-School Bash for community
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church and St. James United Methodist Church partnered for a Back-to-School Bash Sunday to help children and the community prepare for school this week. There was face painting, a bounce house, games, and food available. “We have community partnerships that are out volunteering today to get information […]
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